

Gregory Hines
Actor · Director · CrewGregory Oliver Hines (February 14, 1946 – August 9, 2003) was an American dancer, actor, choreographer, and singer. He is one of the most celebrated tap dancers of all time. As an actor, he is best known for Wolfen (1981), The Cotton Club (1984), White Nights (1985), Running Scared (1986), A Rage in Harlem (1991), The Gregory Hines Show (1997–1998), playing Ben on Will & Grace (1999–2000), and for voicing Big Bill on the Nick Jr. animated children's television program Little Bill (1999–2004). Hines starred in more than 40 films and also appeared on Broadway. He received many accolades, including a Daytime Emmy Award, a Drama Desk Award, and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for a Screen Actors Guild Award and four Primetime Emmy Awards.
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FILMOGRAPHY
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Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
2019
Self (archive footage)
- American Tap
American Tap
2018
(archive footage)

Uncovering Wolfen
2015
Self (archive footage)

Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World
2009
Self (archive footage)

Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
Jelly Roll Morton (segment "Jelly's Last Jam")

Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend
2003
Self (archive footage)

The Red Sneakers
2002
Zeke

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002
Self (uncredited)

It's Black Entertainment
2002
Self

Bojangles
2001
Bojangles

Santa, Baby!
2001
Noel (voice)

Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
2000
Robert (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")

Once in the Life
2000
Ruffhouse

Who Killed Atlanta's Children?
2000
Ron Larson

The Tic Code
1998
Tyrone Pike

Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood
1998
Self

Good Luck
1997
Bernard 'Bern' Lemley

Color of Justice
1997
Reverend Walton

Subway Stories
1997
Jack (segment "Manhattan Miracle")

The Preacher's Wife
1996
Joe Hamilton

Mad Dog Time
1996
Jules Flamingo

The Cherokee Kid
1996
The Undertaker / Jedediah Turner

Waiting to Exhale
1995
Marvin

Amazing Stories: The Movie IV
1995
Falsworth (archive footage)

A Stranger in Town
1995
Barnes

Renaissance Man
1994
Sergeant Cass

Dead Air
1994
Mark Jannek / Jim Sheppard

Kangaroo Court
1994

Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway
1992
Self

T Bone N Weasel
1992
T Bone

A Rage in Harlem
1991
Goldy

Eve of Destruction
1991
Colonel Jim McQuade

White Lie
1991
Len Madison Jr.

Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration
1990
Self

Tap
1989
Max Washington

Off Limits
1988
Albaby Perkins

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988
Self

Running Scared
1986
Ray Hughes

White Nights
1985
Raymond Greenwood

Night of 100 Stars II
1985
Self

About Tap
1985
Self

Puss in Boots
1985
Edgar - Miller's Son

The Cotton Club
1984
Delbert 'Sandman' Williams

The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984
Rollerskater

Deal of the Century
1983
Ray Kasternak

Shirley MacLaine... Illusions
1982
Self

I Love Liberty
1982
Self

History of the World: Part I
1981
Josephus

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
1981
Self / Lionel Foot

Eubie!
1981

Wolfen
1981
Whittington

Milt & Honi
himself







